tuck posted:

Thanks guys this is the type of trips we like
How long approx in time the Carson River track

tuck posted:

oops sorry wrong one sounds great definitely on list did you find any other out opf way places

Member - Kroozer (WA) posted:

Hi, what year did you do that track? I have only done half, but the old man went through and pushed a new track through a year later around 1998 or so. Also mustered in some of that country in 2001, and actually graded alot of the track again so we could get the 6x6 wheeler ex army Blitz in. We had it easy when mustering as we only pushed in so far then waited for grader to go ahead. But when the old man went through and pusehd a new track just with a couple of Tojos it was as you as you say very rough, only 6kms a day then they managed. I imagine it would have more regular use since though, community people travelling from Oombie to Kalumburu, and vice versa. Still some magic and untouched country to be seen. Not for the unexperienced or ill equipped though.

Peter_n_Margaret posted:

Hi Kroozer.
We have driven the northern bit to KGF and the loop to Striker section a couple of times, most recently in 2007. It is getting harder after each wet season with no maintenence. Striker were taking semis in there a few years ago. Would be unlikely now without a bulldozer first.
Drove Home Valley to Oombi in 2007. It would be 5 times more difficult than the other end. There is no traffic north of Oombi to speak of. Lovejoy jump-up is a stopper about 25k north of Oombi. I estimated 2 days work to get up it in 2007. One vehicle did get thru that early year and 2 the year before (police & customs). We came back from Oombi by barge.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

tuck posted:

Sounds great how long time wise
Any other tracks further down GRR

Peter_n_Margaret posted:

Tuck, the 85k from Home Valley to Oombi took our 3 vehicles 3 days (and we did not actually have any "trouble" or do any serious damage). We got a barge back to Wyndham.

The drive from Kalumburu to King George Falls could be done in a day fairly easily, but you need another day to walk to the falls and back. Then you need a day to explore the Striker area and another day or more for the secret spots I won't be mentioning here.
Then there is the area south of Carson Homestead - several more days.

Getting permission is VERY difficult however, especially since Carson Station has been leased out and you need permission from them as well as KAC.

Further south down the GRR there is the track to Karunjie (Pentecost Downs). The best bet there is to talk to Nick Bradley at Home Valley (this area is owned by the Northern Land Council, as is Home Valley and Durack River).

Further south again there is the Tablelands track between Bedford Downs and Tablelands Stations. Not driven that......yet.

Last year we spent our time in the Kimberley exploring by small boat. A whole NEW world awaits by that method.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA Motorhome

vk1dx posted:

Meant to add dry weather only.

Member - John Baas (WA) posted:

We did it as well - the Marsh Shortcut was fantastic. Stop in at Diggers Rest - quirky place.

Cheers.

Member - Kroozer (WA) posted:

Ah Home Sweet Home. Love hearing about people enjoying my part of the world. Got many a story for that part of the world.

vk1dx posted:

Stop it Kroozer. Yes its a great place. Pity we didn't know about the other tracks out of Home Valley that we could have done as well.

The GRR was a disappointment though. Its like a flat highway. But at least you can have a tiny bit of fun with a couple of the creeks. Well!!! You have to wash the windscreen somehow. To the purists - Only a few inches in them and no one around. Safety first.

But this is the problem. Same as when I surfed. Tell everyone and its "ruined". But we love to share the beauty of where we live. !!!!!!!!!

Enjoy it mate and we will be back.

Phil

Peter_n_Margaret posted:

The track between the Pentercost crossing and Diggers Rest is actually the old main road and is therefore a public road.
The old owners of El Questro would have you think that it is private. Not sure if it is sold yet, be interesting to see the attitude of the new owners.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

vk1dx posted:

I didn't want to say it was public on this open forum and appreciate your input. Thanks

Having looked into the history of the track we were quite sure that in fact what you said was true. However at the time it was a lot easier just to go with the flow and seek the okay. Mind you I was a little sneaky how I did it. We were at Emma Gorge and I asked for anything they had on the track. The girls in their enthusiasm to share it gave me a leaflet, and when I said something like" Oh and its okay to go there today is it?" They said "Yes" and I took that yes to be my okay. Well!!! They though I was asking if the road was drivable. Nope. Wrong.

So off we went. And Yes it was one of the highlights of the trip. Even ran into a helicopter and rider doing a round up. We stopped, said Hi and moved on after they passed.

Excellent drive.

Phil

tuck posted:

Thanks guys for the info will definitely follow this one up

tuck posted:

Sounds great is on the list